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TwinCAT Runtime for Linux enables execution of several TwinCAT runtimes on a single industrial PC for real-time control.

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Industrial Automation
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Available
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On-premise
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Reality check

A demo shows what may be possible. These points help judge whether the product fits day-to-day use.

Works well when
  • High-volume, repeatable production with measurable cycle times
  • Processes with stable PLC, fixtures and quality rules
  • Projects with planned downtime and a capable integrator
What to check
  • Changeover, maintenance and line-recovery procedures
  • Interfaces to PLC, MES, WMS and safety systems
  • Acceptance criteria tied to throughput and defect rate
Not a magic solution
  • A shortcut around an unstable production process
  • A reason to optimize only for theoretical uptime
  • A project without a maintenance owner

About

Beckhoff's TwinCAT Runtime for Linux is based on Beckhoff's own Linux distribution, built from Debian with a Linux real-time kernel. It allows several TwinCAT runtimes to run on one industrial PC, supporting container technologies such as Docker, Podman, or LXC, and enabling hardware consolidation and virtual PLC implementations. Initially offered on the Arm-based CX82x0 and CX9240 Embedded PCs, it expands operating system choice alongside Windows and TwinCAT/BSD.

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The cost iceberg

The purchase price is only one part of an automation project.

Integration, fixtures, safety and site changes
Training, exception handling, support and upgrades
Downtime, recovery and the cost of getting it wrong

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